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98% of Cheshire East parents given preferred primary school

98% of Cheshire East parents given preferred primary school

Parents across Cheshire East found out today if they had secured places for their child at a preferred primary school.

And Cheshire East Council say more than 98% have received their preferred school.

April 19, 2022
Man arrested in drink drive incident in Stapeley

Man arrested in drink drive incident in Stapeley

A man has been arrested after reports of a drink driver being involved in a collision in Stapeley, Nantwich.

Officers were called to the scene at around 3.30pm and say they found the vehicle on Pear Tree Field.

April 19, 2022
Nantwich Town earn 2-1 victory over local rivals Stafford Rangers

Nantwich Town earn 2-1 victory over local rivals Stafford Rangers

By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town earned a fine 2-1 win at home to rivals Stafford Rangers in a Bank Holiday clash in front of more than 1,000 supporters.

Goals from Sean Cooke and Kole Hall in the first half were enough for all three points for the Dabbers.

April 19, 2022
New website launched backing Crewe Great British Railways bid

New website launched backing Crewe Great British Railways bid

A new website and series of videos have been published to back a campaign for Crewe to be the home of Great British Railways.

The dedicated website – www.gbrcrewe.co.uk – aims to show all Crewe has to offer and give the public the chance to pledge their support and get behind the campaign.

April 18, 2022
Wych Malbank Rotary to stage Jubilee musical event

Wych Malbank Rotary to stage Jubilee musical event

Wych Malbank Nantwich Rotary Group is to host a charity fundraising Jubilee Musical Extravaganza on May 14.

The event will feature The Bluebirds, a group of ladies who have appeared on Channel 5 with Jane McDonald.

April 18, 2022
George & Dragon hit top spot in Crewe Regional Premier Division

George & Dragon hit top spot in Crewe Regional Premier Division

There were just three fixtures on Easter Sunday in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

George & Dragon moved to the top of the table with a 5-2 victory over Betley.

April 18, 2022
Orphaned seal pup cared for at RSPCA Stapeley spotted in Wales

Orphaned seal pup cared for at RSPCA Stapeley spotted in Wales

A grey seal pup who rehabilitated by the RSPCA in Nantwich after being orphaned during Storm Eleanor in 2018 has been sighted again as an adult – nearly four years later.

Tolgus, named after a Cornish tin mine, was found on Constantine Bay during severe weather that swept across the country.

April 17, 2022
Guitar star Greg Douglass heads for Nantwich gig

Guitar star Greg Douglass heads for Nantwich gig

Steve Miller Band guitarist Greg Douglass will perform live at The Railway in Nantwich as part of his UK tour on Tuesday May 3.

Greg will be in town with his UK touring band The Pompatus of Love.

April 17, 2022
Nantwich train driver completes Ukraine mission to free children

Nantwich train driver completes Ukraine mission to free children

A Nantwich train driver has helped a team of volunteers drive buses across to Ukraine to transport children to safety from their war-torn country.

Mark Hardy-Johnson, who drives train by day, signed up to help when he saw an appeal on social media for drivers.

April 17, 2022
The Ladyboys of Bangkok heading for Crewe Lyceum

The Ladyboys of Bangkok heading for Crewe Lyceum

By Courtney Davies
The Ladyboys of Bangkok will be at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Monday (April 18) for a night “OUT OUT”.

The 16 Thai national males will be performing the biggest party floor hits from famous pop icons.

April 17, 2022
Nantwich Town earn fine point away at high-flying Matlock

Nantwich Town earn fine point away at high-flying Matlock

Nantwich Town showed battling qualities to earn a point in a 0-0 draw away at third-placed Matlock Town.

The Dabbers, in impressive form over the past 10 games, were an equal match for a side pushing for promotion.

April 17, 2022
CEC may have to scrap rubble charges at recycling sites

CEC may have to scrap rubble charges at recycling sites

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council might have to scrap some of its controversial rubble charges if government plans to change rules around charging for DIY waste go ahead.

The council introduced its rubble charge – up to £3.50 for a bag – in January 2018.

April 15, 2022
Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival 2022 – opening night

Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival 2022 – opening night

By Jonathan White
The 24th Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival is underway after an opening night as thousands are expected to flock into the town over Easter.

Organisers are expecting its five-day Easter Bank Holiday event to be a big hit after a two-year gap due to the pandemic.

April 15, 2022